UPSC Key: BrahMos Missile, Domestic Solar Cell Mandate, and Illegal Sand Mining in Chambal
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· India's bilateral relations· Prelims + Mains·
Why in news
Indian Defence Minister Singh announced signed deals for BrahMos missile systems with Indonesia and Vietnam, while US Defence Secretary Hegseth designated India as a 'critical anchor' for Indo-Pacific stability.
Background
The BrahMos is a two-stage, supersonic cruise missile developed jointly by India's DRDO and Russia's NPO Mashinostroyeniya. India previously signed a BrahMos deal with the Philippines in 2022.
Facts for Prelims
- S&TBrahMos: A two-stage, supersonic cruise missile developed by DRDO and NPO Mashinostroyeniya
- FactIndia signed BrahMos missile system deals with Indonesia and Vietnam
- FactIndia signed a BrahMos missile deal with the Philippines in 2022
- PlaceChambal river sanctuary: Location of illegal sand mining criticized by the Supreme Court
For Mains
Q. Examine how India's defense exports and strategic partnerships in the Indo-Pacific contribute to regional stability and its role as a 'critical anchor'.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Strategic autonomy: Balancing defense exports with regional security architecture
- Defense industrialization: Leveraging indigenous technology (DRDO) for export-led growth
- Environmental governance: Regulatory failure in river sanctuary protection against illegal mining
Keywords: Strategic autonomy · Indo-Pacific stability · Defense exports · Environmental governance · Regional balance of power
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